Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia is low salt in the blood, or equivalent, low sodium in the blood. A low salt diet may exacerbate hyponatremia, but is unlikely to be the sole cause. Salt may be lost due to severe vomiting or heavy sweating
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Causes
Causes of hyponatremia (low serum sodium) include:
- Severe vomiting
- Vomiting disorders
- Heavy sweating (prolonged exercise)
- Overhydration
- Water intoxication
- Generalized edema
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